BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DelCam Capital announced today that its portfolio company, Space Age Electronics (“SAE”), has acquired Gemcom, Inc., a specialty manufacturer of fire suppression switches, graphic annunciators, and engineered signage serving the fire alarm and life safety industries.
Founded nearly four decades ago and headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, Gemcom has built a differentiated position supplying critical hardware to OEM fire alarm and suppression system manufacturers.
Gemcom will operate as part of Space Age Electronics, gaining access to SAE’s national distribution network, engineering resources, expanded manufacturing capabilities, and relationships with more than 1,000 fire systems integrators across the country.
“Gemcom is a specialty manufacturer with nearly four decades of engineering excellence and deeply embedded OEM relationships,” said Steve Trotta, Managing Partner of DelCam Capital. “John Kelly has been an outstanding steward of the business, and his team has built products that fire protection professionals rely on every day. By combining Gemcom with Space Age Electronics, we believe we can meaningfully expand the reach of these products while continuing to invest in engineering, manufacturing quality, and customer service.”
“Gemcom was built on customer trust, product quality, and long-standing relationships with the OEMs and specifiers who rely on our hardware,” said John Kelly, President of Gemcom. “The business has been in my family for nearly four decades, and I wanted to be sure it continued in the right hands. DelCam and Space Age share a commitment to the industry, to the product, and to the people who have built this company alongside me. This is the right next chapter.”
Matt Grady, Chief Executive Officer of Space Age Electronics, added, “Gemcom’s switches and annunciators are natural complements to our existing product portfolio, and its OEM design-in relationships extend our reach in ways that would take years to build organically. The combination strengthens our ability to serve fire suppression and detection markets with a broader, more integrated product offering, while leveraging the sales, engineering, and operational infrastructure we have established nationwide.”
The transaction represents another step in DelCam Capital’s broader strategy of investing in and growing American manufacturing businesses that serve essential infrastructure markets. Through its ownership of Space Age Electronics and related fire and life safety businesses, DelCam continues to build a platform focused on product innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
Consistent with DelCam Capital’s operating philosophy, employees across the platform participate in ownership and value creation, aligning the interests of management, employees, and investors around long-term growth.
“Fire and life safety continues to be one of the most attractive sectors within industrial manufacturing,” added Trotta. “The industry benefits from recurring demand, strong regulatory drivers, and mission-critical applications. We remain focused on partnering with founders and family-owned businesses that have built differentiated products and lasting customer relationships.”
About DelCam Capital
DelCam Capital is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing niche American manufacturing businesses. The firm partners with founders, management teams, and employees to build enduring companies through operational improvement, strategic growth initiatives, and long-term ownership.
About Space Age Electronics
Space Age Electronics is a leading manufacturer of fire and life safety equipment headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. The company designs and manufactures engineered products serving the fire alarm, emergency communications, and life safety markets and maintains relationships with more than 1,000 fire systems integrators nationwide.
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